Have I ever mentioned how much I love my birthday? I do. It’s the only day I ever feel completely at ease with satisfying my every desire.

I’ve been enjoying a low-key celebration all week with meals out, swing time with baby girl, long talks with friends and a cocktail or two.

I’m loving this week:

Ruby is ours forever!

Finding Ruby’s court dress on super sale.

Birthday wishes in person, online and via phone.

Seeing my friends with my kid warms my heart in a way that brings tears to my eyes.

Books, books, books – themes: simple living with kids and educational travel.

A new Kindle Fire (thanks, sweetheart!) – so excited about having yet another option for reading. Now I just need to figure out how to get the library offerings.

Therapeutic therapy sessions – lately I’ve been making some serious progress and it feels like slogging through the yuck is for a good reason.

Ruby’s laugh.

Melissa’s visit.

My new haircut from Tari at Parlour by the Park.

Ruby kisses.

Amy is home from NYC and Paris and we have a date to talk about it!

Surprise bags full of baby clothes – thank you Lena and Yuliya!

Pandora’s Outlaw Country station.

A massage scheduled for this afternoon.

Plans to see Rhett Miller and the Serial Lady Killers in SF in June.

Spring Break is right around the corner.

What’s making you happy this week?